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Complete Home Repair
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Excel, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"Mr Webb's work is very good and my wife and I are very pleased with his work, cost and work time.  We have used Complete Home Repair for several small repairs this year and have always been very pleased.  He shows up when he says he will and gets the job done.  So when we planned this latest project, we did not hesitate to call them and in fact did not even think about any one else.
We have in mind some other projects around here and will certainly call them first.  We found Complete Home Repair on Angie's list and have even found others for HVAC etc.
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B&B Handyman AL&FL, LLC
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Excel, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This husband and wife team are hard working and honest. They have done a lot for me over the years. They took my bathtub out and installed a shower. They repaired my privacy fence and even disassembled and removed my above-ground pool. Would highly recommend."
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Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Competitive Landscape Solutions
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Excel, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prices are really competitive, they beat almost all competitors. The work is done the way you asked it to be done and quickly. They donâ t mind work add ons or alternations, they adjust. Their friendly employees are a breath of fresh air. They are new to the business and you can tell because they provide customer service that exceeds competition and generates future business."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Affordable Waterproofing
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Excel, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Affordable Waterproofing a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of industry experience. In addition to being a certified waterproofing company, we specialize in a variety of home improvement projects to include deck work and tree removal. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

Space deck handrail posts four to six feet apart. If the posts are more than six feet apart, the railing will be less able to withstand lateral forces and is more susceptible to breaking. Additionally, railing posts that are more than six feet apart may not be up to code, and you may face fines and be required to reinstall the posts to bring them up to code.

Your deck may pop, and your neighbor’s deck may not for a number of reasons. Whether or not a deck pops will depend on how it was made, the conditions it’s exposed to, and the materials. Improper spacing is a common reason for increased pressure between deck boards. Moisture penetration is another.

Whether you need a permit depends on the deck design and local regulations. Most areas mandate a building permit if the deck is over a specific height or if it's attached to a pre-existing structure. Shorter, freestanding decks may not require a permit, but you should check with local zoning ordinances and your homeowners association for specifics.

Footings for ground-level decks need to be at least 12 inches deep, and some areas require them to be even deeper. A standard range for deck footings is anywhere from 12 to 48 inches. The minimum footing depth is determined by an area’s frost line and soil conditions. If you’re unsure how deep to install deck footings, check local building codes to find the minimum footing depth in your area. 

Building a deck is often worth the investment, not only because it provides more utility to your yard and gives you more space to entertain but also because decks tend to add value to your home. Keep in mind that second-story decks often require concrete footings, which means they will bump up your property taxes, while decks built on the first story generally don’t require a permanent foundation and won’t affect your taxes. Even with the tax increase, decks are usually a good investment in the long run.

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